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Scion's commitment to artistic expression provides a platform for passionate musicians to focus on developing their art and exploring their endless possibilities. The promotional Sampler CD series on Scion's Audio/Visual label highlights the best in cutting edge DJ talent and shines light on under-represented artists.
DJ Darko of Spank Rock, AKA Ronnie Darko, Darkness or Lord Darko presides over volume 18 in conjunction with innovative labels Ninja Tune, Big Dada and Counter Records. Previous mixes in the series have been curated by the likes of Cosmo Baker & DJ Ayers, DJ Cutler, and Flosstradamus.
Ronnie Darko, aka DJ Darko, memory maker and cut creator, is one half of the two-part DJ backbone that keeps Baltimore party hounds Spank Rock upright. The "hip-hop" collective, built around Devlin & Darko, CoolDisco MC Spankrock and producer XXXchange continues to set stages and body parts alight with its wildfire debut YoYoYoYoYoYo on Big Dada Recordings. Darkness is half-Scorpio, half-Libra and all-time snacker. He hates good people and loves good times.
Ninja Tune, Big Dada, and Counter Records form a family of like-minded labels operated in London and Montreal since 1990. Renowned for challenging listeners on and off the dancefloor, Ninja Tune has set landmarks with artists such as Amon Tobin, Kid Koala and Coldcut; and Roots Manuva, Spank Rock, and Diplo on the Big Dada roster. The latest foray is into astral mathematics with Pop Levi's debut on the new Counter imprint, marking the electronic and hip-hop labels' resounding arrival in the rock canon.
To learn more about Scion Audio/Visual (SA/V), please visit www.scion.com/sav, where you can listen to exclusive promotional records.
To listen to this mix, previous mixes or check on future mixes in the Sampler series please visit:
www.Scion.com/culture/av/mix_cds
For more on DJ Darko:
Spankrock.net // ronniedarko.com // lorddarko.com
Mix CD Tracklisting:
01. Kid Koala - Stoppin Traffic/ Kid Koala - Party At Eric's!/ The Herbaliser - Geddim!!
02. Coldcut - Boogieman/ Ty - This Here Music / Hint - You Little Trooper
03. Spank Rock - Backyard Betty
04. Blockhead - The Art of Walking/ Hexstatic - Chase Me
05. Coldcut - True Skool
06. Mr. Scruff - Get A Move On/ Spank Rock - What It Look Like
07. DJ Food - Dark Lady
08. Amon Tobin - Four Ton Mantis/ XXXchange - Lady Huh
09. TTC - (Pas La Peine D'Appeler Je Ne Respons Pas Au) Telephone/ XXXchange - Clint Instrumental
10. Pop Levi - Sugar Assault Me Now (Part 2)/ Spank Rock - Competition
11. Bonobo - Nightlife (ZeroDB Reconstruction)/ Spank Rock - Far Left (Mochipet Remix)
12. TTC - Une Bande De Mecs Sympas
13. The Herbaliser - 8 Men Strong (Intro) / Sharkey feat. Zooks - Darkness
14. One Self - Cupid Smiling That Smile
15. Bonobo - Days To Come
About Scion:
Scion is the newest line of vehicles from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. Developed with a new generation of youthful buyers in mind, Scion's mission is to provide distinctive products, the opportunity to personalize, and an innovative, consumer-driven process at the retail level. The Scion brand features three groundbreaking models: the all-new xD subcompact five-door; the xB, an urban utility vehicle with an iconic shape; and the tC sports coupe. For more information, visit www.scion.com.
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